Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden ex Planchon
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 88 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263604
Common Names
- Bracteatus Nautilocalyx
- Bracteatus
- Nautilocalyx Bracteatus
Description
Nautilocalyx bracteatus (also called Red Ripple, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and reddish-brown stems. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Nautilocalyx bracteatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nautilocalyx bracteatus is a white to pale pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are hairy and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nautilocalyx bracteatus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the seeds have germinated. To propagate by cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and place it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Nautilocalyx bracteatus
Nautilocalyx bracteatus is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Nautilocalyx bracteatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nautilocalyx bracteatus?
Nautilocalyx bracteatus
What is the common name of Nautilocalyx bracteatus?
Bracteatus Nautilocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Nautilocalyx bracteatus?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Nautilocalyx genus
Nautilocalyx porphyrotrichus,
Nautilocalyx lehmannii,
Nautilocalyx fasciculatus,
Nautilocalyx pemphidius,
Nautilocalyx leticianus,
Nautilocalyx mimuloides,
Nautilocalyx membranaceus,
Nautilocalyx maguirei,
Nautilocalyx pallidus,
Nautilocalyx cataractarum,
Nautilocalyx antioquensis,
Nautilocalyx arenarius,
Nautilocalyx punctatus,
Nautilocalyx sastrei,
Nautilocalyx resioides,
Nautilocalyx colombianus,
Nautilocalyx speciosus,
Nautilocalyx peruvianus,
Nautilocalyx bullatus,
Nautilocalyx ecuadoranus,
Nautilocalyx forgetii,
Nautilocalyx hirsutus,
Nautilocalyx lynchii,
Nautilocalyx picturatus,
Nautilocalyx whitei,
Nautilocalyx mulfordii,
Nautilocalyx glandulifer,
Nautilocalyx vinosus,
Nautilocalyx pictus,
Nautilocalyx melittifolius,
Nautilocalyx lucianii,
Nautilocalyx aeneus,
Nautilocalyx bracteatus,
Nautilocalyx purpurascens,
Nautilocalyx biserrulatus,
Nautilocalyx bicolor,
Nautilocalyx decumbens,
Nautilocalyx hirtiflorus,
Nautilocalyx kohlerioides,
Nautilocalyx silvaticus,
Nautilocalyx urticifolius,
Nautilocalyx erytranthus,
Nautilocalyx rugosus,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,